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Taking Action On Addiction

Taking Action on Addiction is a campaign to improve understanding of addiction and end the stigma that surrounds it.

We are calling for addiction to be treated as a serious mental health condition and for increased access to support so that recovery can be possible for everyone.

This year's campaign theme is 'Everybody Knows Somebody'

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16 February 2024

Breaking the Isolation: The Critical Role of Awareness and Support for Children Affected by Parental Addiction

12 February 2024

Statement in response to publication of the Public Affairs Committee report on reducing the harm from illegal drugs

29 January 2024

Was Dry January A Washout?

18 January 2024

Partner blog: The importance of 12 Step Recovery programmes (Visible Recovery)

17 January 2024

The Sobering Reality: Women, Alcohol, and the need for a reframe

15 January 2024

Don't Blue-Washed! Today Is Just Another Day

1 January 2024

Dry January: A Mindful Reset"

21 December 2023

Addressing the Influence of Gambling in Football: Protecting Young Fans

18 December 2023

Seasonal Support: Lonely this Christmas?

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53% of people feel unable to confide in someone about their addiction concerns, or even raise concerns about someone they care about

Ipsos Poll (October 2023)

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Stigma, shame and the opinions of others prevents people living with addiction from seeking the help and support they need

Ipsos Poll (October 2023)

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Half of adults living with addiction also have high levels of co-existing mental and physical health issues including psychological and financial problems.

Ipsos Poll (October 2023)

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Almost half of our survey sample have personal experiences of living with an addiction - alcohol, gambling, or drugs - or know someone close to them that has.

Ipsos Poll (October 2023)

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More than half of people that start on a recovery journey from addiction report a number of beneficial changes to their physical and mental health.

Ipsos Poll (October 2023) 

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Read about

Where it started - our 2021 campaign launch

Watch

A message from our Patron, HRH Princess of Wales (2022)

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Bryony Gordon's addiction awareness podcast
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Reach Out - our online messaging support service (9am-3pm, Monday-Friday)

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